Maddy, I lived in one, but it's been...gosh...ten or eleven years since then. I'm sure things could have/have changed in that time, and, of course, geography may also have a play in it.

The one thing to remember, which I'm sure you already realize, is that you do need to take into consideration the association fee. In my case, the fee we paid covered snow removal, grounds upkeep, trash, etc. When figuring your budget, those things (the savings *and* the expense) should be factored in. Not having to do yard work was a *big* plus for me, but you also have to keep in mind that condominiums *can* be a little like apartment living in that, if you have good neighbors, everything is great. If you have less-than-perfect neighbors...

The condominium I owned was an end unit, and we had a garage that was on the "other side." There was just a *little* bit of a kitchen wall that backed up to another unit. I guess it all depends on the architecture of your particular building as to whether a shared wall is really an issue.

Good luck--you know I have my fingers crossed for you!

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